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Registered Behavior Technician

Ascend Rehab Services logoAscend Rehab Services$25–$31/hr2 locations in United StatesPart timePosted 3d ago

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How this pay compares

This posting states $27–$31 an hour. Open registered behavior technician jobs in California post a median of $24.50 an hour, the middle half $23–$26.50, across 79 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Registered behavior technicians employed in California earn a median of $23.62 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – Preschool / Clinic

Location: Manteca, CA

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Job Summary

Ascend’s Little Miracles Program is seeking a Full-Time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support our community-based preschool program serving children, with developmental delays, learning differences, sensory processing needs, and communication disorders. This will start on a part-time basis, but targeting full-time to build you caseload.

The RBT will provide ABA-based interventions under the supervision of a BCBA/BCaBA and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support children’s growth and development in a fun, structured environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide in-person supervision to RBTs as appropriate.
  • Conducting parent trainings that are incorporated into families’ treatment plans.
  • Reviewing RBT SOAP notes for accuracy, completeness, and clinical quality, and ensuring documentation is completed within 24 hours of the date of service.
  • Assisting with treatment planning and creating Canva treatment/program materials for RBTs to reference and utilize during sessions.
  • Providing additional in-session support for higher-complexity clients, including coaching RBTs and helping with implementation when the BCBA is unavailable.
  • Assisting with reschedules and makeup sessions when an RBT calls out or when we have advance notice of a family vacation/cancellation and can coordinate a makeup session.
  • Supporting the BCBA with compiling and reviewing client data and assisting with appropriate sections of progress reports under BCBA oversight.
  • Assisting with the clinical training and onboarding of new hire RBTs when the BCBA is unavailable.
  • Serving as an additional point of support for RBTs when they have questions regarding treatment plans, programs, behaviors, data collection, or other clinical concerns.
  • Implement behavior intervention plans as designed by a BCBA/BCaBA
  • Provide 1:1 and small-group ABA services in a preschool/community setting
  • Collect and document accurate data and session notes
  • Support children with daily routines, transitions, communication, and social skills
  • Assist with diapering, toileting, and maintaining a clean and safe environment
  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families
  • Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and ethical guidelines

Minimum Qualifications

Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification (required)

  • Bachelors Degree - Graduate
  • Minimum 1 year experience working with children ages 0–5
  • CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
  • Comfortable with hands-on care including diaper changing
  • Reliable, professional, and able to work as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with children with special needs or in early intervention
  • Bilingual (preferred, not required)
  • Coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or ABA

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Ongoing supervision, mentorship, and professional support
  • Letters of recommendation available for continuing education

About Ascend Rehab Inc.

At Ascend, we believe every day holds the possibility of a miracle. Our team provides home-based, school-based, and center-based services , supporting children and families through compassionate, evidence-based care.

#INDPED or #INDRE

From Ascend Rehab Services's job posting for manteca, CA, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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